elitewiring
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| posted on 16/3/04 at 10:34 PM |
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words changed automatically
when entering cat er ham as one word it is sometimes changed to cateringvan, which was orginally funny about 6 years ago, now just plan anoying and
nerd like.
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MikeR
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| posted on 16/3/04 at 10:44 PM |
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yeah but caterham are really hot on anyone saying anything bad about them. This way it gives you (well the web site owner) a little protection when
they threaten legal action!!!
Its the same on all lists  I think the sevens list has it set to Boderum or something equally as silly.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 16/3/04 at 10:53 PM |
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you could always just refrain from using the name at all 
atb
steve
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zetec
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| posted on 17/3/04 at 07:55 AM |
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There must be more important things in life to get upset about.
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ChrisW
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| posted on 17/3/04 at 10:02 AM |
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I think Mike hit the nail on the head. A certain car manufacturer seem to think it clever to send nasty letters to people that write anything
negative about their product. Happy to change it back tho if the general consensus is that it would be preferred?
Chris
My gaff my rules
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elitewiring
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| posted on 17/3/04 at 10:30 PM |
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i didnt think about the legal implications, thats probably because i wasnt saying anything bad about them.
for the record i am not upset about it,it just seemed very petty.
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200mph
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| posted on 17/3/04 at 10:47 PM |
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as far as legal implications go, how much are you (Chris) responsible in the eyes of the outside world for what we write. I mean, if someone were to
slag off a product/company in the post, surely its nothing to do with you?
But then again, that company would have a hard time tracking down/suing that individual, so you would be the easiest target. Hmmm.
Suppose its the same with most law, its all in the interpretation.
Mark
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ChrisW
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| posted on 18/3/04 at 12:22 AM |
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Well so far I have recieved two threats of action over someone voicing bad opinion of a company. Both times the old "Please send a formal
complaint, outlining your exact grounds for concern and a copy of the text in question to XXX address and I will consider removing within 14
days" has shut them up. Heard nothing more on the subject!
Chris
My gaff my rules
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elitewiring
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| posted on 18/3/04 at 01:27 AM |
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so chris w you are the creater of this forum. and what a brilliant forum it is. i can see why you are careful over these matters, i along with many
others im sure would hate to endanger the future of such a great site.
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Staple balls
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| posted on 18/3/04 at 07:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 9904169
as far as legal implications go, how much are you (Chris) responsible in the eyes of the outside world for what we write. I mean, if someone were to
slag off a product/company in the post, surely its nothing to do with you?
But then again, that company would have a hard time tracking down/suing that individual, so you would be the easiest target. Hmmm.
Suppose its the same with most law, its all in the interpretation.
Mark
i think legally given the little disclaimer at the bottom, the person who writes the comments is legally at risk. but chris would be the one to get
all the hassle because he's the owner/admin so first point of contact
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 18/3/04 at 10:25 PM |
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id like b o l l o c k s
to be put back to normal
it gets changed to nutsack, which to me is worse!
atb
steve
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 18/3/04 at 10:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
id like b o l l o c k s
to be put back to normal
it gets changed to nutsack, which to me is worse!
atb
steve
no wait - can you change it to hippy!
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